With my Solo EV, I’m not too concerned about range except in winter. I can plan trips well within the published range of its batteries over most of the prairie region of Canada with existing public charging stations. If the range were suddenly multiplied, EVs would be a “no-brainer”. They would have about the same range as gas-guzzlers without the worry of driving a fuel-truck in traffic. Unfortunately, it will likely take a few years to make this technology widely available but I expect EV-makers will jump on this opportunity.

About Robert Pogson

I am a retired teacher in Canada. I taught in the subject areas where I have worked for almost forty years: maths, physics, chemistry and computers. I love hunting, fishing, picking berries and mushrooms, too.

No you haven’t, you miserable senile old man. Go on, tell us: which was the first version of SSH you used? I’d be very surprised indeed if it predates 2006.

Now, on to the other questions, which as usual you ducked like the miserable little work you are.

1) You didn’t specify how the use of SSH makes a single iota of difference around your household network. It doesn’t, does it? (I assume you trust your immediate family, btw. God knows why they would even listen to your ignorant babbling, let alone trust you.)

2) Let’s be honest about this. When TLW escapes your intellectually challenged clutches, say, for example, on her trips to the real estate office (good to know that at least somebody in the family is gainfully employed) or her trips abroad, she takes a Windows laptop with her. You’ve admitted this before. Has anything changed?

Oh, and you can shut your stupid gobby hypocritical little mouth when it comes to “saving the planet” and “going green,” until:

1) Your wife swaps the SUV for something like a Nissan Leaf.
2) You miraculously get a delivery of the nonce tricycle, and even more miraculously pay for it.

Neither of those two things are going to happen any time soon, are they?

DrLoser wrote, “BTW — it’s not “good” for controlling computers. It’s not even “good” for transferring data. It’s just a protocol”.

“Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network. The best known example application is for remote login to computer systems by users.”

SSH is just one of many layers of security here. It’s also good for controlling computers remotely or transferring data.

I ask again, therefore. Unless you are a paranoid delusional incompetent moron, most of which you clearly are, Robert — why would you see SSH as some sort of bitwise condom around the nasty little limed walled garden that you have forced upon a young lady who is clearly about twice as smart as you are?

BTW — it’s not “good” for controlling computers. It’s not even “good” for transferring data. It’s just a protocol, you foolish ignorant old imbecile.

DrLoser wrote, ” What could you possibly gain from using an SSH server in this scenario? I believe you two are both still happily married. I fail to see how a secure internet connection has any relevance whatsoever.”

SSH is just one of many layers of security here. It’s also good for controlling computers remotely or transferring data.

Actually, I frequently use an SSH server running on an Odroid-C2, for control and maintenance of TLW’s desktop system.

Just one question, Robert. What could you possibly gain from using an SSH server in this scenario? I believe you two are both still happily married. I fail to see how a secure internet connection has any relevance whatsoever.

I fully understand your desire for “control.” Nobody who is in the habit of calling their magnificently far better half “TLW” would relinquish control. I’d watch out, if I were you: TLW is considerably smarter than you are, and I’m pretty sure she’s learned the dark arts of apt-get and/or configure/make/make install by now.

As for “maintenance?” Your wife is just keeping you happy, old man. When she flies out on her frequent visits abroad, she relies on a standard Windows laptop.

“Actually, I frequently use an SSH server running on an Odroid-C2, for control and maintenance of TLW’s desktop system. ”
It might be a surprise for you, but that doesn’t turn your Odroid into a real server.

Don’t play a fool, Robert. Where is your ARM-based server(s) that would perform the roles of: file server and application terminal server?

I know of no serious manufacturer that out-sources their products to be built from sub-assemblies, by third parties. Everything is done in-house for many of reasons, changes can be made and applied same day, versus waiting weeks for a third party contractor to “tweak” something.

Grece wrote, “I mean that’s what he eluded to in his open house, so here we are once again, stating the obvious. Jerry is out-sourcing all assemblies and bringing them to one central location to build.”

Isn’t that what everyone does, outsource to the most-efficient suppliers so that assembly is swift and sure? Solo was designed in-house but many sub-assemblies like brakes, lights, switches, motor etc. were designed outside and purchasing standard parts saves a ton of cash. The battery-assembly has to fit somewhere in Solo. Who better than EMV can tell the battery-makers the size and shape? It makes sense to build a few in-house to test them because they aren’t off the shelf except for the unit cells. Also, they’ve since modified the design to deal with heat so that has to be integrated in the out-sourced assembly somehow. It’s all good.

Grece also wrote, “Nothing is being built / designed in-house save for the final assembly, of which they cannot seem to get even one a month under their belt and Robert think’s they are magically going to ship a few hundred next year?!?!”

The facility they’ve exhibited could easily produce hundreds in a year but they don’t want to do that before certification because it’s too expensive to certify individually and too risky to recall hundreds for updates. EMV is still small. They don’t have any cushions for false steps like that. Until they have a good stream of revenue they have to be mighty risk-averse. They’ve come a long way to throw it all away over some stupid mistake now.

I mean that’s what he eluded to in his open house, so here we are once again, stating the obvious. Jerry is out-sourcing all assemblies and bringing them to one central location to build.

Nothing is being built / designed in-house save for the final assembly, of which they cannot seem to get even one a month under their belt and Robert think’s they are magically going to ship a few hundred next year?!?!

Yes but you still use your x86-based “Beast” for all your real server needs.

The fact you call a creaky old x86 a “Beast” and rely on it despite your desire to replace it with an ARM board speaks volumes about the viability of ARM boards like the Cello as replacements for x86 servers.

Grece wrote, “Number one, you are never getting a Solo. Number two, Jerry cannot even install the correct battery.”

The prototypes and early Solos had an 8kWh battery. Batteries scale predictably. No problem as long as the production models are 16.1kWh as advertised. I’ll be driving my bright red Solo this time next year.

My Mission

My observations and opinions about IT are based on 40 years of use in science and technology and lately, in education. I like IT that is fast, cost-effective and reliable. I do not care whether my solution is the same as yours. I like to think for myself.

My first use of GNU/Linux in 2001 was so remarkably better than what I had been using, I feel it is important work to share GNU/Linux with the world. I have been blessed by working in schools where students and school systems have benefited by good, modular software easily installed in most systems.

I have shown GNU/Linux to thousands of students and hundreds of teachers over the years and will continue in some way doing that until I die in spite of the opposition.